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Alfred Hatton, Drawing

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Alfred Hatton was the artist's father. Brian Hatton's grandfather was a tanner who died in 1877. He had four sons and Brian Hatton's father was the youngest. The Hatton brothers were all connected with the leather business and they owned a factory in St Peter Street in Hereford. This factory produced the 'Wye Boot.' In 1900 the young artist Brian Hatton sent some lighthearted caricatures to his father showing how the Wye Boot could contribute to the war effort in the Boer War). Alfred was married to Amelia Keays in 1884 and Brian, their first child, was born in 1887. Brian Hatton maintained a close relationship with his father until his death on active service in Egypt in 1916. Brian's letters to his father written throughout his army service affirm this strong father/son bond.

Details
Accession Number 1975-7/204
Date 1906
Period Modern
Collection Fine Art
Technique Drawing
Medium Chalk
Creator HATTON, Brian
Name HATTON, Brian
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